Office of Intercultural Affairs

In John 13:34: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” This sacred call shapes our commitment to fostering a community where every individual is embraced with dignity, compassion, and belonging.

In Intercultural Affairs, we believe that loving one another means honoring the fullness of each person’s identity—culture, heritage, faith, and lived experience. It means creating spaces where difference is not just acknowledged, but celebrated as a reflection of God's creativity and design.

Our Mission

The Intercultural Affairs (ICA) office strives to connect, engage, and inspire Pepperdine students through effective educational programs, services, and experiences that promote academic success and holistic development; build a diverse community of respect, learning, understanding, equity, and inclusion; and cultivate skills, friendships, and leadership capacity through meaningful engagement with peers, faculty, staff, and local communities. Together, these strategies aim to educate and prepare culturally competent graduates for purposeful lives devoted to Christian discipleship, service, mercy, and justice in local, national, and global contexts.

Our Vision

Intercultural Affairs (ICA) envisions a campus community enriched by global education, grounded in social justice, and committed to equity. Rooted in a Christian theological framework, ICA seeks to foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment where all students (particularly those identities and experiences that have not always been centered) are seen, supported, and empowered. Through education, advocacy, and intentional engagement, ICA will serve as both a resource and a catalyst for transformative learning, cultivating a culture of belonging that reflects God’s love, justice, and grace.